MY ACHING BONES! I can still remember the day I experienced my first real injury; I was about twelve years old. It was another ordinary early morning at the ice rink. I was running late for practice for an upcoming show and quickly got on the ice and started gliding. It usually took me twenty Read More…
Thanksgiving is the day that kicks off the holiday season! It is the season to be still, take stock of your life and be grateful for your family, friends, job, pets and health. I can think back to numerous Thanksgivings spent with my immediate family growing up in Queens and Long Island, NY. The whole Read More…
I have always loved to cook but let’s be honest, with my busy schedule juggling work, motherhood, friendships, exercising, in the setting of a small NYC kitchen, who has time and the space to cook? With food services like Blue Apron and HelloFresh and delivery services like Caviar, UberEatsand Seamlessin NYC and other cities, it is Read More…
SYSTEMIC LUPUS EYTHEMATOSUS Now that you have read my personal story on lupus. let’s talk about LUPUS symptoms, complications and possible treatments. Did you know that certain ethnic groups are affected more than other groups? African Americans, Afro-Caribbean, Hispanics, Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders and Asian females are more likely to develop this disease Read More…
I can remember the first time I heard the word “systemic lupus erythematosus” (SLE or lupus). In one of my first blogs, I briefly shared the story about meeting a girl during my time at medical school. She had complained of several months of joint pain and swelling, extreme fatigue, and mild hair loss. She Read More…
We spoke about the different causes for knee pain and when to seek medical attention. Now, let’s talk about some of the things we can do for knee pain. Remember to always have a dialogue with your physician first. Listen to your body before deciding on the next steps. SIMPLE MEASURES FOR KNEE PAIN Avoid Read More…